Leaders in Health and Human Services Reporting
Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders advises DSHS and recommends needed action for the benefit of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders and their caregivers. The Texas Legislature…
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Welcome, call to order, introductions and roll call. with Beren Duttra convened the meeting. Members present: Sue Burick; Ellen Fremion; Shari Talbot; Fredrick McCurdy. A quorum was present. Consideration of…
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Provider Finance Department (PFD) conducted a provider engagement meeting on September 25, 2025, to receive comments on Medicaid payment rates that may…
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Texas Respite Advisory Committee helps develop strategies to reduce barriers to access respite services, improves the quality of respite services, and provides training, education and support to family caregivers. Members: Dr.…
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Welcome and opening remarks. Call to order and Roll call. The meeting was convened by Cecile Youmg, Commissioner. Explanation of proceedings using Microsoft Teams meeting. Staff explained the meeting process.…
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Long-Term Care Facilities Council studies and makes recommendations on a more consistent survey and informal dispute resolution process for long-term care facilities, the Medicaid quality-based payment systems for these facilities, and…
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Texas Insight compiled a list of Medicaid related bills reported by HHSC to be in active implementation. The information provided is the most current available from reliable sources. STAR Health/Foster…
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Statewide Interagency Aging Services Coordinating Council ensures a strategic statewide interagency approach to aging services. The Statewide Interagency Aging Services Coordinating Council (SIASCC) was established to ensure a strategic statewide interagency…
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Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee advises the HHSC Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Services program on developing and implementing policies that constitute the statewide ECI system. The Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee,…
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Sickle Cell Task Force raises public awareness of sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait. Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 52, directs the Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) Executive…
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